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NewsSpirit AeroSystems loses $541m in 2021 amid 787 hang ups
Troubles with Boeing’s 787 programme and pandemic-related pressures pushed aerospace component manufacturer Spirit AeroSystems to a $541 million loss in 2021.
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NewsFurther delay for 777-8 as freighter weighs in to development schedule
Boeing’s launch on 31 January of the 777-8 Freighter means a further delay for the passenger variant of the -8.
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Airline BusinessDeepening row signals shift in balance of power between Airbus and Qatar Airways
Cancellation of order for A321neos on top of ongoing litigation over A350 skin-paint issues is latest twist in highly public row as relations between the two parties continue to deteriorate.
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NewsDassault flies first production Falcon 6X to US completion centre
The first Dassault Aviation Falcon 6X has arrived at the company’s completion centre in the US city of Little Rock, Arkansas, marking another step toward the type’s planned year-end service entry.
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NewsQatar Airways orders 777X Freighters and signals intent to purchase 737 Max
Qatar Airways has ordered 34 Boeing 777-8 Freighters, becoming the type’s first customer and marking Boeing’s launch of 777-8F development.
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NewsQatar Airways officials meet in Washington amid reports of 777X Freighter order
The White House confirms that US secretary of commerce Gina Raimondo will meet today with a representative from Qatar Airways amid reports the meeting will involve Qatar ordering a freighter version of Boeing’s 777X.
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NewsFlyZero shows off fuel cell-powered regional concept
UK government-funded research project FlyZero has unveiled its initial concept for a zero-emission regional aircraft that could carry up to 75 passengers on routes of up to 800nm (1,480km).
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NewsFuel cells will not be ready for next-gen narrowbody launch, says Universal Hydrogen’s Eremenko
Future zero-emission single-aisle aircraft will likely be powered by engines using direct combustion of hydrogen as the pace of fuel cell development will not match the timeline for a new aircraft launch, according to former Airbus chief technology officer Paul Eremenko.
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NewsGulfstream tackling wing bottleneck as it boosts production
General Dynamics aerospace business is working to address supply chain shortages that threaten subsidiary Gulfstream’s ability to meet unprecedented demand for new business jets.
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NewsTextron Aviation’s profits surge on business jet boom
Textron Aviation accelerated deliveries of both business jets and commercial turboprops in 2021, driving the airframer to a $378 million profit.
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AnalysisQuestions, uncertainty abound as Boeing works for 2022 recovery
Boeing executives are framing 2022 as the year the company will fix the 787’s troubles, hike 737 Max delivery rates and begin mending its financial position.
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NewsBoeing eyes Q1 resumption of 737 Max deliveries to China
Boeing expects to resume 737 Max deliveries to China from the first quarter of the year, as the airframer reiterates its confidence in the market despite looming geopolitical tensions and a weak travel recovery.
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NewsBoom to build Overture manufacturing site in Greensboro
Boom Supersonic confirms it has chosen Piedmont Triad International airport in North Carolina as the location of its planned manufacturing site.
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NewsBoeing to hike 777 output to three jets monthly this year
Boeing plans to hike 777 production from two to three jets monthly this year in response to heightened demand for air freighters.
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NewsBoeing loses $4.3bn in 2021, takes billions in charges against 787 programme
Troubles with the 787 that have lasted longer than expected led Boeing to take a $3.5 billion charge in the fourth quarter of 2021, pushing the company to another full-year loss, this time to the tune of $4.3 billion.
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NewsRaytheon warns of supply chain and labour challenges in 2022
Supply chain troubles, labour shortages and inflation will continue pressuring Raytheon Technologies’ results in 2022, affecting operations of subsidiaries Pratt & Whitney and Collins Aerospace.
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NewsBoeing to support Wisk with engineering and certification expertise
Air taxi developer Wisk Aero has made clear that Boeing’s backing extends well beyond financing to also include engineering, safety and certification support.
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NewsBoeing invests another $450m in air taxi developer Wisk
US electric air taxi developer Wisk Aero has secured $450 million in new funding from Boeing, an existing backer that helped form Wisk in 2019 through a partnership with Kittyhawk.
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AnalysisWhy 2021’s honours were even for ‘big two’ airframers
Not that the result was ever in doubt, but Airbus comfortably out-delivered its rival last year, handing over 611 commercial aircraft versus Boeing’s 309.
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NewsAirbus cancels Qatar’s order for 50 A321neos
Airbus confirms it has terminated a contract to sell 50 A321neos to Qatar Airways, a move coming amid an ongoing dispute between the companies over alleged A350 quality issues.